Midterm Vocab Part 2 Flashcards
1
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Phenomenon
A
A fact or event which can be observed and/or documented
2
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Incoherent
A
Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Syn: Confused Ant: Clear
3
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Reprove
A
To scold or criticize
Syn: Chide Ant: Praise
4
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Introspective
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Contemplating one’s own thoughts and feelings
Syn: Meditative Ant: Shallow
5
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Sycophant
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A person who flatters; a yes-man
6
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Docile
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Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Syn: Obedient Ant: Defiant
7
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Fallacy
A
A misleading or mistaken idea
Syn: Misconception Ant: Truth
8
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Incredulous
A
Unable to believe something; amazed
Syn: Skeptics Ant: Mistrusting
9
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Infinitesimal
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Extremely small; incalculable or immeasurably small
Syn: Microscopic Ant: Huge
10
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Innovative
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Showing creativity and originality
11
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Purported
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Claimed as true, but probably false
Syn: Alleged Ant: Definite
